P. v. Benavidez CA4/1
A jury convicted Monica Hernandez Benavidez of murder (Pen. Code, §187, subd. (a); count 1); gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (§ 191.5, subd. (a); count 2); driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury (Veh. Code, § 23153, subd. (a); count 3); and driving while having 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in her blood causing bodily injury (Veh. Code, § 23153, subd. (b); count 4). As to count 2, the jury found true that Benavidez had a prior conviction for driving under the influence within the meaning of section 191.5, subdivision (d). The jury also found, as to counts 3 and 4, Benavidez intentionally inflicted great bodily injury resulting in permanent paralysis within the meaning of section 12022.7, subdivision (b) and personally inflicted great bodily injury within the meaning of section 1192.7, subdivision (c)(8). In addition, Benavidez pled guilty to driving on a suspended driver's license. (Veh. Code, § 14601.2, subd. (a); count
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